Women Guardians Backpacking Adventure
Join your fellow women guardians on a rejuvenating and educational two-day, one-night backpacking adventure in Harriman State Park.
Designed by women guardians, for women guardians, our outdoor leaders Elena and Lauren will guide you on a beginner-friendly two-day backpacking trip where you'll learn the essentials of backpacking alongside a group of your peers. On this outing, you'll learn:
What to bring
How to set up a tent
Water purification
Backcountry cooking
Basic navigation
And more!
Another Summit is able to provide gear to participants who need it. This outing includes a required pre-outing meeting taking place on Friday, June 6th that will cover the trip itinerary, route, packing list, and introductions.
WHO: Women Guardians only
WHEN: Saturday, June 7 @ 9 AM ET - Sunday, June 8 @ 4 PM ET
Required pre-outing meeting: Friday, June 6 @ 6 PM ET
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Building
413 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508
DIFFICULTY: 🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
Yellow adventures are great for people who are looking to spend several hours on the trail. Some backpacking and paddling adventures can fall into this category.
DISTANCE: 5 - 8 miles
DURATION: 2 days
Attendance for this outing is by application only. Applications close on Monday, May 5th.
Another Summit
Another Summit organizes and leads outdoor adventure activities — such as walking, hiking, backpacking, and paddling — in the Hudson Valley Region of New York & across the Northeast.
We welcome guardians of all ages and ability levels, including those with accessibility needs, and we work to facilitate access throughout the Hudson Valley and NYC area.
Our outdoor adventures range from beginner to advanced difficulty levels and are led by certified outdoor leaders. Another Summit’s difficulty rating system considers multiple factors, including elevation, terrain, and frequency of rests.
🟪 Purple (easiest) ♿
🟦 Blue (easy)
🟩 Green (moderate)
🟨 Yellow (moderately strenuous)
🟥 Red (strenuous)
⬛ Black (very strenuous)